OPENING: August 26 scrolling to discover all the artists!
Ribbon-cutting at 7:00 PM
Followed by a slackline performance over the Estense Castle moat.
EVERY DAY:
From 7:00 PM (4:00 PM on Sundays): Street Food Area in Piazza Castello and craft market on Corso Martiri della Libertà.
"The Art of Changing the World" multimedia exhibition, curated by DireFareCambiare: a journey dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, and social change through art and culture. The exhibition features five interactive display cubes equipped with QR codes that provide access to artworks, videos, podcasts, and personal stories inspired by the Agenda 2030 Goals.
and exhibition by Fotoclub Ferrara.
from August 24 to 30, the "Manifestival" exhibition at The Ferrareser gallery, Via Contrari 20a.
"We Put Our Hearts Into It" art installation by Movimentart. On August 30th, 118 emergency service personnel will be on-site with a workshop demonstrating first aid techniques.
From midnight: After-party in the yard of Estense Castle; free admission.
SPECIAL GUESTS 2026:
ANDREA CERRATO (27/08)
Ribbon-cutting at 7:00 PM
Followed by OPENING SHOW: a slackline performance over the Este Castle moat.
WAITING BUSKERS
Street food trucks and merch always open
TALK: Barbara Maussier – "The Social Value of Festivals: Communicative Creativity." Sociologist and professor at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata."
READING: Yujo Ferrara Cultural Association (Antonio Vaianella and Cinzia Preziosi) – A fresh perspective on the Japanese world, exploring the intersection of self-expression and tradition, and bridging Italy and Japan.
ECOLOGY WORKSHOPS:
Hera Group "Transparent Bin" (Ages 0–99);
Hera Group "Recycling Ring" (Ages 0–99);
Hera Group "Aquability" (Ages 0–99).
ART WORKSHOPS:
Puppet-making workshop by the Circi Association (Ages 6–12); "Many Colorful Flowers" by Linea_Retta (Ages 3+).
WORKSHOP: "Climate Resonances" – Music therapy workshop by Stefania Alterio (Ages 16+). Sign up HERE
20-24: BUSKERS SHOW
From Midnight till late: Afterparty in the yard of Estense Castle
A grand opening show for the breathtaking crossing of the moat of the Estense Castle by slackliner Nazareno Marcantoni, 37, who has been slacklining since 2008. He founded Slackline Trentino in 2014.
7:15 PM and then midnight. Everyone with bated breath!
Estense Castle
MusicianAgnese Valle
Nationality: Italy
When: 23/26/27/28.08
Genre: Songwriter
MusicianAKAJÚ
Nationality: Spain
When: 26/27/28/29.08
Genre: World music
Alas Negras
Nationality: France
Genre: Altro
MusicianAlbo
Nationality: Italy
When: 26/27.08
Genre: Altro
MusicianAlex And The Waves
Nationality: Germany
When: 23/26/27/28/29.08
Genre: Cover
MusicianAnthos Jabberwocky
Nationality: Italy
When: 26/27/28/29/30.08
Genre: Classical
MusicianAntonio Cortesi
Nationality: Italy
When: 29/30.08
Genre: Classical
MusicianArthur
Nationality: Italy
When: 26/27/28/29/30.08
Genre: Pop
MusicianBakandeya
Nationality: Spain
When: 26/27/28/29/30.08
Genre: World music
MusicianBlackRoll Beatbox
Nationality: Italy
Genre: Altro
WAITING BUSKERS
Street food trucks and merch open
TALK:
TALK: "Viaggio senza Vento," the graphic novel inspired by the 1993 concept album of the same name. Script by Omar Pedrini and Andrea Guglielmino; art by Andrea Manfredini.
TALK on ECO-ANXIETY with Alice Pomiato.
TALK Women Traveling, Women Healthy: women's wellness and prevention, presented by AZ Medica
READING: Matteo Bonazza and Lorenzo Bonfatti—a dialogue on the world of Manga, covering technique, comic book history, and the commercial side of the industry.
ECOLOGY WORKSHOPS:
Hera Group’s Transparent Recycling Bin (Ages 0-99);
Hera Group’s Waste Sorting Ring (Ages 0-99);
Hera Group’s Aquability (Ages 0-99);
Eco-Anxiety: Emergency Response for the Future, presented by Plastic Free (Ages 0-99)
ART WORKSHOPS:
The Invisible Instrument: beatbox masterclass with Albo & Azel (Ages 4-99);
Dancing on Another Planet: Dance Lab with Claudia Sailor Cecchi (Ages 3+);
Fruit Clowns, presented by Associazione Circi (Ages 6-12);
Many Colorful Flowers, presented by Linea_Retta (Ages 3+)
PERFORMANCES INSIDE:
I Musicanti (Lo Specchio ODV Association);
The Circle of Wonders (Il Cerchio delle Meraviglie) featuring aerial hoop students of Irene Forlani and ASD Gym&Tonic
20-24: BUSKERS SHOW
From Midnight till late: Afterparty in the yard of Estense Castle
WAITING FOR BUSKERS
Street food trucks and merch always open
TALK:
WOMEN OF THE STREET. The life of a traveling musician. Experiences shared by our invited buskers: Jeffy, Suzie, Francesca and Sofia & Chiara for A.K Duo.
TALK "The Voice of the Street: Caring for the Busker’s Instrument," presented by AZ Medica.
READING: Caterina Zanirato presents Samurai Gravel (Ediciclo Editore); moderated by Marcello Bardini.
ECOLOGY WORKSHOPS:
Hera Group’s Transparent Dumpster (Ages 0–99);
Hera Group’s Waste Sorting Ring (Ages 0–99);
Hera Group’s Aquability (Ages 0–99);
"Eco-Anxiety: Emergency Response for the Future" by Plastic Free (Ages 0–99).
ART WORKSHOPS:
"The Voice is an Instrument: Beatboxing" with Blackroll (Ages 4+);
"Many Colorful Flowers" by Linea_Retta (Ages 3+);
"Fruit Clowns" and "Cards in Play" by Associazione Circi (Ages 6–12).
WORKSHOP: Art Therapy with Sonia Pasquali (Ages 16+). Sign up HERE
PERFORMANCES INSIDE:
School of Urban Dance: "Dancing on Another Planet" Dance Lab with Claudia Sailor Cecchi (Ages 3+);
OperaPrima in Viaggio by the Ala (TN) Music School;
Sheroes AerialDance featuring young students from the "i Nodi Sciolti" company;
Æterna project by the Officine Sonore Music School (ages 13–15).
PLUS:
Presentation of the DIREFARECAMBIARE Award, honoring a busker who has actively championed the principles and themes of Agenda 2030—specifically regarding social impact, rights, or cultural sustainability.
20-24: BUSKERS SHOW
From Midnight till late: Afterparty in the yard of Estense Castle
WAINTING BUSKERS
Street food trucks and merch always open
TALK: Davide Panzavolta presents “Fortunello and Cirillino, the Acrobat Clowns”—the art of staying alive amidst the bombs of World War II;
TALK: Small steps, big discoveries: the health of tomorrow’s buskers, presented by AZ Medica
READING: Massimiliano De Giovanni offers a glimpse into the Land of the Rising Sun through its cuisine and more; moderated by Paolo Panzacchi.
ECOLOGY WORKSHOPS: Hera Group’s Transparent Dumpster (Ages 0–99);
Hera Group’s Waste Sorting Ring (Ages 0–99);
Hera Group’s Aquability (Ages 0–99).
ART WORKSHOPS: "Many Colorful Flowers" by Linea_Retta (Ages 3+);
"Fruit Clowns" and "Playing Cards" by the Circi Association (Ages 6–12)
WORKSHOP: Crochet workshop with the Rosole Collective
PERFORMANCES INSIDE:
"OperaPrima in viaggio" – Ala (TN) Music School;
Valsugana String Orchestra – Valsugana Music Schools (violin and cello classes);
"Angèlia" project – Officine Sonore Music School (ages 14–17);
"Il Cerchio delle Meraviglie" (The Circle of Wonders) – featuring aerial hoop students of Irene Forlani and ASD Gym&Tonic
20-24: BUSKERS SHOW
From Midnight till late: Afterparty in the yard of Estense Castle
TALK: In Berlin with David Bowie by Francesco Bommartini;
and The Rhythm of Movement: Sport, Music, and Barrier-Free Inclusion presented by AZ Medica.
READING: Ludovica Abdinur and Matteo Buriani – Cinema in the East.
ECOLOGY WORKSHOPS: Hera Group Transparent Dumpster (Ages 0–99); Hera Group Waste Sorting Ring (Ages 0–99); Hera Group Aquability (Ages 0–99).
ART WORKSHOPS: Many Colorful Flowers by Linea_Retta (Ages 3+).
WORKSHOP: Musiconauts by NANDI (Ages 4–8). Sign up HERE
PERFORMANCES: Valsugana String Orchestra (Valsugana Music Schools – violin and cello classes).
FINAL PERFORMANCE "THE FOREST OF HARMONY" – Traveling slowly along the path of Knowledge," by Augusto Ferrari, Enrico Luparia, and Omar Pedrini, with a vocal contribution by Moni Ovadia.